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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Severus Alexander VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Silver | 2.7 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-228 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, winged, running left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 0.99–3.46 g;Diameter varies: 13.6–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Severus Alexander (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the Severan dynasty. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its dominance over other nations.
